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The Lincoln Lodge
Sep19
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday, September 19th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, September 19th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Sep19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, September 19th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, September 20th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Boudoir Bingo
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Boudoir Bingo

“Lucky cards and sultry stars!” Boudoir Bingo is Chicago’s favorite bingo and variety show. Your hosts, The Bingo B*tch & The Card Kween will guide…

Saturday, September 20th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, September 20th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Saturday, September 20th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
The Infinite Wrench
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday, September 20th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, September 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, September 20th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
The Lincoln Lodge
Sep20
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, September 20th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, September 20th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, September 20th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Sep20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, September 20th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Sep21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, September 21st
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Sep21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Sunday, September 21st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Sep22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Monday, September 22nd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Alice in Wonderland
Sep23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, September 23rd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Sep23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Tuesday, September 23rd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Alice in Wonderland
Sep24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, September 24th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Sep24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Wednesday, September 24th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Sep24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, September 24th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Alice in Wonderland
Sep25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, September 25th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Teatro Zinzanni
Sep25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, September 25th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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